Derek Edwards

Comedian
Toronto, Ontario

Why You Need Derek

Derek’s award-winning humor has made him the hottest comedy commodity in Canada.

Identifying himself with the ordinary working guy, his gift is making the ordinary extraordinary. In addition to selling out concert halls across Canada, Derek entertains at corporate events across North America, from conventions to sports banquets to conferences.

A regular at the Just for Laughs Festival in Montreal, where he was recently hailed as a “virtuoso at the peak of his performance,” Derek’s delivers his comedy with polished style and impeccable timing. Derek Edwards is the only Canadian winner of the prestigious Vail International Comedy Competition, is a two time Gemini nominee and has been nominated numerous times as Best Standup Comic at the Canadian Comedy Awards. Derek’s numerous TV credits include The New Red Green Show, A & E’s Comedy on the Road, Just For Laughs, and CBC’s Comics.

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Why You Will Love Derek

“All of the feedback I have received was nothing but overwhelmingly positive. I would have no hesitation in bringing Derek back again.“

Masterfeeds Canada

“Redpath’s 50th Anniversary Celebration was a huge success! We take this opportunity to thank you for your assistance in arranging for Derek Edwards to entertain (understatement) us on Friday. Derek was over-the-top hilarious! Most of us were left with sore cheeks, sore bellies and with tears of laughter streaming down our faces during and after his comedic routine. All we can say is, “WOW!”